8-day 200 hr workshop: Herbal Pharmacology & Traditional Formulas of Ayurveda

8-day 200 hr workshop: Herbal Pharmacology & Traditional Formulas of Ayurveda

Herbal Pharmacology and Traditional Formulas of Ayurveda 

- Dec. 1st to Dec 8th, 2019

"In this course, we immerse in traditional herbal formulas by discussing, tasting and even trying each formula.  To know an herb or a formula you have to feel it, and this type of immersion creates deep understanding that won't be forgotten..."  Khabir

About the Programs

These intensive workshops are about learning the skills necessary to practice Ayurveda in a clinical environment based on traditional Ayurvedic principles (Charaka & Samhita), methodologies of treatment (kayachikitsa) as per Northern India, Ayurvedic herbology (dravyaguna) and Ayurvedic pharmacology (Bhaisajya Kalpanaa). Note: The northern Indian approach is almost entirely herbal compared with the southern or the "Kerala approach" where abhyanga, the use of oils, sweating therapies, Shirodhara and panchakarma are the main methods of treatment.  Thus, these workshops do not cover these physical forms of treatment or any form of bodywork, since a purely herbal and dietary approach is sufficient if the practitioner is skilled.  

This teaching format is in the traditional teacher-student approach or gurukul in India for those who want hands-on training in Ayurvedic health-care (kayachikitsa) by experienced Ayurvedic Doctors and Vaidya.   Most courses on Ayurveda are more focused on theory than clinical application, or too academic, with references to original sanskrit texts requiring an understanding of Sanskrit terminology. The goal of these workshops is to help [western] students and practitioners of Ayurveda to better grasp the functional and clinical applications of Ayurveda and provide a model of private practice that can be used in the West. 

Each full day, there are 5 hours of small group teaching with 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the late afternoon. The classes are straightforward and clear without much Sanskrit terminology using modern english textbooks by Vasant Lad,  Atreya Smith and others. 

Herbal Pharmacology and Traditional Formulas of Ayurveda 

Course Syllabus 

Textbook: Volume Three: General Principles of Management and Treatment by Vasant Lad (Amazon) 

200 hours of training

  • Self study before the course: 150 hours
  • Teaching by Khabir (India) – 8 days, 30 hours
  • Group and individual study in India: 20 hours

Overview: 

You will study the most popular classical formulations as outlined in the ancient Ayurvedic texts and learn to make herb formulas based on the Ayurvedic principles of combining herbs “Bhaisajya Kalpanaa”.  Khabir adheres to the authentic methodologies, so you will be trained in the most traditional art of Ayurvedic formulation making.

You will learn to formulate simple herbal formulas using 50 of the most common ayurvedic herbs to address doshic imbalances of the doshas, digestion (agni), ama (toxins), the tissues (dhatus) and systems (srotomsi) of the body.  Ten or more traditional Ayurvedic formulas will also be introduced.  Participants will role play to practice prescribing herbal formulas for various health condtions and imbalances. 

Course Outline:

Review of 50 common herbs of Ayurveda as per the 3rd course.

Part 1: Understand Ayurvedic pharmacology “Bhaisajya Kalpanaa”. 

  • Why formulations instead of single herbs?
  • Do’s and Don’ts during mixing herbs and making formulations
  • Five basic forms of formulation
  • Dosage forms of Ayurvedic formulations
  • Understanding carriers of herbs (Anupana)

Part 3: Twelve Traditional Ayurvedic Formula

  • Two formula will be taught each day

Part 3: Herbal treatments for imbalances of dosha, dhatu, mala (Shamana Chikitsa)

Herbal formulas to balance:

  • Prana, Udana, Apana, Samana, Vyana vayu (Vata Sub-doshas)
  • Panchaka, Ranjanka, Bhrajaka, Sadhaka, Alochoka pitta (Pitta Sub-doshas) 
  • Kledaka, Avalambaka, Bodhaka, Tarpaka, Shlechaka kapha (Kapha Sub-doshas)
  • Manda, Tiksna, Vishama and Sama agni
  • Prana, Tejas & Ojas 

Herbal formulas and carriers for: 

  • The respiratory system (Prana Vayu Sotra)
  • The digestive system (Anna Vayu Sotra) 
  • The water system (Ambu Vayu Sotra) 
  • Conditions of the lymph (Rasa Vayu Sotra & Dhatu)
  • Conditions of the blood-liver-speen (Rakta Vayu Sotra & Dhatu)
  • Conditions of the muscles (Mamsa Vaha Sotra & Dhatu)
  • Conditions of fat tissue (Meda Sotra & Dhatu)
  • Conditions of the joints and bones (Ashti Vaha Sotra & Dhatu) 
  • Conditions of the nervous system (Medja Vayu Sotra & Dhatu) 
  • Conditions of the reproductive system male/female (Shukra/Artava Vayu Sotra & Dhatu) 
  • The colon (Purisha Vayu Sotra)
  • The sweat glands (Sveda Vayu Sotra)
  • The urinary system (Mutra Vayu Sotra) 

December 7th 

  • 2 hour trip Vaidyaratnam a leading provider of Ayurvedic herbal formula (used in this course)
  • Visit Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda museum 
  • Visit Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Hospital 
  • Visit Vaidyaratnam herbal garden

Daily Schedule

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Costs

US$750 for the 8-day workshop 

Terms and conditions

Includes Accommodation for 7 nights, Certification of Completion for 200 hours of study and some meals: includes a private private room with an attached bathroom and room service, an evening dinner on the first day and breakfast on the last day.  Additionally available: herbal shopping tours, room cleaning service, lectures by guest speakers, access to Panchakarma treatments at reduced rates, close-by shopping and local entertainment.  

* Textbook required: Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume Three: General Principles of Management and Treatment by Vasant Lad (new at $64 online) 

 Payment

Contact us and we can send a online-printable invoice upon request. 

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Khabir Southwick, a Registered Professional Ayurvedic Continuing Education (PACE) Provider by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA), issues certificates of completion for each workshop and provides certificates as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant (ALC) & Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP) enabling the student to register with AAPNA and other Ayurvedic Associations. 

Event Details

Date & Start Time 12-01-2019 5:00 pm
End Time & Date 12-08-2019 2:00 pm
Capacity 8
Cost(s) $750

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